To raise or lift something (tl. Pagang)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Pagang ng kamay niya ay mataas.
His hand is raised high.
Context: daily life Kailangan mong pagang ang bandila.
You need to raise the flag.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay pagang ng bola.
The child raises the ball.
Context: play Intermediate (B1-B2)
Madalas niyang pagang ang kanyang boses upang mapansin.
He often raises his voice to get attention.
Context: communication Dapat mong pagang ang kamay mo sa mga kumperensya.
You should raise your hand during meetings.
Context: work Nang bata ako, pagang ko ang silya para umupo.
When I was a child, I raised the chair to sit down.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Madalas nating pagang ang mga isyu upang makuha ang tamang solusyon.
We often raise issues to find the right solutions.
Context: society Ang mga tao ay pagang ang kanilang mga tinig para sa katuwang na pagkilos.
People raise their voices for collective action.
Context: society Sa kanyang talumpati, pagang niya ang pangangailangan ng pagbabago.
In his speech, he raised the need for change.
Context: politics